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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.06, 248.43 and 101.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.06, 248.43 and 101.37 is: 139.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.06 : 248.43 = 101.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.06/248.43 = 101.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.06x = 248.43 × 101.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.06x = 25,183.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,183.35/180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.86

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